Cord of life

Scientists discover that the blood in the umbilical cord is a treasure trove of treatments for various diseases

Juicy supplement

Researchers claim that grapefruit juice increases the effectiveness of certain drugs but a lot of work is still required before reaching a conclusion

Bridge across forever

A new neurosurgical technique could mean a new life for those with severed a spinal cord, which with a little guidance, can nurse itself back to …

Making life sweeter

The unfriendly response of the immune system is one of the main problems in pancreas transplant. But researchers have now developed an ingenious …

Slow down, ageing cells

We can live healthy lives well into our hundreds, science claims, but is ageing really a disease that can be cured? Scientist are now looking at …

The alcoholic gene

Alcoholism and genes: a collaborative study is closing on in establishing a link between the two

Big moms' babies suffer

There is striking new evidence that the lollier-pollier the expectant mom, the more the chance of the kid being born with severe abnormalities

Odyssey of a disease

From sheep to cattle and then to human beings, spongiform encephalopathies, a group of fatal brain maladies, have caught the attention of …

Exerting pressure

Are exercises like brisk walking and cycling safe for people suffering from acute hypertension? Yes, says a recent study. High blood pressure and …

Tense? Cut down on fat

A lowfat diet can be as effective as any single drug therapy in checking high blood pressure

Baby fat is out

Researchers have concluded that high-fat diets for infants might have an adverse efteq on their later lives

Affairs of the heart

Not relying purely on preventive measures is being considered a better strategy for heart patients

Earlier the better

With rapid rise in the incidence of breast cancer, a new approach for early detection is welcome

Dangerous grafting

Public health could be under a serious threat if organ transplants from animals are carelessly conducted

Transplant tricks

Bone marrow transplantation shows promise of curing patients afflicted with sickle-cell disease

Malignant malaise

Research finally establishes that smoking and lung cancer are directly proportional to each other. Tobacco firms are hopping mad

Bugs for breakfast

There is more to your average germ than you can digest with a straight face. These bacteria can prevent allergies and fight ulcers

Not a child's toy

Are they safe or are they toxic? The debate continues as the US tries to oppose Europe's efforts to ban toys containing PVC

Breast milk is best milk

Anti-carcinogenic properties of breast milk come to light

Childish foibles

Infected food and unhygienic feeding habits lead to a high incidence of infantile diarrhoea

Down the nuclear trail

Incidence of Down's syndrome linked to fallout from nuclear weapons testing

The magic of tea

East is best

A hearty solution

Nursing trouble